as a means

Example Sentences

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"The chair served as a means of private professional development for the person under investigation," the judge wrote when he charged Gomez.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

The moves have raised concerns about global reliance on U.S.-based technology — and prompted speculation that other countries will increase spending on AI as a means of insurance.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

And though it boasts excellent character work, one gets the sense that Harris wrote this as a means to an end.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Volkswagen is in talks with Israeli companies to produce components for that country’s Iron Dome artillery defense system by 2027 as a means of using its idle factory capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Did they see religion as a means for personal and spiritual fulfillment?

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell